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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 | VOL. 119 NO. 2 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com

Marshall looks to continue success after championship season FOOTBALL >>>page 2 EDITION

Herd revamps defensive line after several key losses >>>page 2

Herd counting on rabid fans Sunday >>>page 3 Big Ten finally makes debut in Huntington >>>page 3

Thundering Herd football schedule >>>page 4

Herd ground game returns talented group >>>page 4 C M Y K 50 INCH

2 FOOTBALL EDITION

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Marshall looks to continue success after championship season

Marshall University players prepare to take the field before a home game during the 2014 season. PARTHENON FILE PHOTO

By JOSEPH ASHLEY This year starts off with a higher level of competition, Purdue defensive stops. THE PARTHENON University. The Boilermakers have a lot of skill returning, includ- In 2012, the Herd’s defense gave up more than 40 points a The Marshall University 2014 football team capitalized on a ing eight starters on offense. game, but it has shown a marked improvement since. Purdue’s entire offensive line and its quarterback are return- On a high note, Marshall University returns defensive stand it to a 13-1 record. ing from last year, as well as wide receiver Danny Anthrop, who out Evan McKelvey, who went down with an ACL injury in the favorableWhile the schedule defense and had a highlyits ups efficient and downs, offense it wasthat consistentpropelled led the team with 616 yards receiving. game at Old Dominion University last season. enough to win the conference, overcoming a big challenge from However, the Boilermakers have struggled during recent years, In the coach’s press conference, Holliday named him an emo- Louisiana Tech University in the conference championship game. having won just three games in 2014 and one game in 2013. tional leader and said McKelvey would have likely been the best The weakness of the defense was demonstrated against West- Doc Holliday, the Marshall University head football coach, said player on defense last year. if not for his season-ending injury. ern Kentucky University, as the Hilltoppers piled up 67 points on the last time the team faced Purdue in 2012, the Herd had an Joseph Ashley can be contacted at ashley38@marshall. the Herd. offense capable of scoring, but the team was unable to make edu. Herd revamps defensive line after several key losses By BRADLEY HELTZEL for loss, one sack and an interception. starting spots, but defensive tackles ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Samuel said as the single returning In his weekly press conference, head starter and most experienced player sophomore Tomell One and redshirt coach Doc Holliday praised the pro- on the defensive line, he has taken coach J.C. Price will devote snaps to gram’s player development during his on more of a leadership role this rotation as well. The two combined to tenure at Marshall University. offseason. playsenior 390 Ricardo snaps Williamsa year ago as collecting part of the The graduation of perhaps the pro- However, he added that the coach- 32 tackles, three tackles for loss and Marshall linemen run through a drill PARTHENON FILE PHOTO gram’s most revered recruiting class ing staff’s preparation has resulted in a sack. during practice. will test that theory Sunday when a a number of players returning with cornucopia of new starters take the considerable experience. are pegged as the new starters for Stationed next to Samuel as the Sunday’sJoe Massaquoi opener, andalthough Armonze defensive Daniel team’s three-technique tackle will be ends coach Sean Cronin will utilize a Edwardsfield as the Stadium. Herd welcomes Purdue Steve Dillon, who played in 14 games hefty rotation throughout the season. UniversityHowever, to the the number confines of offresh Joan faces C. last season posting 35 tackles, 2.5 “The two best are going to start,” atop the depth chart of the defensive tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Dillon, Cronin said. “But they’re all going to line supersedes that of any other po- who has played at the three technique rotate, that’s the way we play.” sitional grouping after 2014 starters and nose tackles in the past, said he’s Based on Cronin’s assertion, that ready to perform both roles again this means plenty of snaps for redshirt ju- season but acknowledges the differ- nior Gary Thompson and sophomore lastJames season. Rouse, Arnold Blackmon and transfer Blake Keller. Ra’ShawdeThe lone Myersreturning have starter departed is nose since “At three, I’m more of attacking,” Dil- Cronin said a player’s place on the lonences said. and difficulties of the each spot. depth chart one week does not guar- said is a prime example of the team’s Dillon added that he is a bit rusty at antee anything the next week. in-housetackle Jarquez development. Samuel, who Holiday the nose and actually prefers the three “Depth charts are written in pencil,” “We talk all the time about player because of the position’s simplicity. Cronin said. “I’m never going to put development within our program and “That’s where I’m more comfort- an end to competition. There’s going watching guys grow up and become able, as the three,” Dillon said. “Once you go through your pre-snap reads There might be somebody else for the surely a guy who has done a great job and you eliminate blocks coming to secondto be somebody game. The for second the first one game. of those withplayers,” that, Holliday and he’s said. developed “[Jarquez] well.” is you, and what can you possibly get, it’s guys gets comfortable and stops work- Samuel, a 6-foot-4, 287-pound line- all about just going. You don’t want to ing, they’re going to get beat out.” man, started all 14 games last season, think too much.” Bradley Heltzel can be contacted Samuel and Dillon will occupy the at [email protected]. accumulating 30 tackles, five tackles page designed and edited by MALCOLM WALTON| [email protected] C M Y K 50 INCH

3 FOOTBALL EDITION

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Herd counting on rabid fans Sunday

By BRITTANIE FOWLER THE PARTHENON Thirty-eight thousand. That’s how many fans it will take to pack Joan C. Edwards Stadium Sunday against Purdue. As of Tuesday, an es- timated 30,000 tickets had already been sold. Marshall University ranked at the top of the conference last year for the number of fans attending home games. Joan C. Edwards Stadium averaged a 72 percent capacity in 2014, a number the ticket season. Coming off a one-loss seasonoffice would and a like bowl to win, beat that this goal doesn’t seem too far out of reach. What is it that keeps these fans coming back year after year? Marshall fan Alex Dawes explains. “Being a Marshall football fan… it holds a really strong connection to my family,” Dawes said. “I’ve had several cousins that have donned the green and white and played football for Marshall. I’ve always grown up a fan but now PARTTHENON FILE PHOTO. that I’m here on campus it means so much more. Walk- ing into the stadium anytime PARTHENON FILE PHOTO you hear the ‘We Are…’ chant Marshall fans cheer on the Herd. Marshall had the best attendance numbers amongst Conference USA members for home games last season. I get cold chills. Even thinking “They’re loyal,” Johnson if we’re losing, the fans are of Huntington together each travel to Huntington and sell-out Sunday as it hosts about it, I get cold chills. Being said. “They sit there and always there supporting us and every weekend to watch watch him play. its first Big Ten team in Hun- a Marshall football fan means support you all game and and they stay there and tell Marshall football. “This Sunday I’m going to tington, Johnson asks one everything and having a com- they don’t leave you. Like us ‘congratulations.’” Johnson, who is from have a lot of people up here thing of his fans: munity that comes together is I said before, many times Marshall fans share a com- Richlands, Virginia, expects supporting me from home,” “Come here. Be loud. Cheer what means the most.” I’ve been recruited by dif- mon bond only understood to see some familiar faces Johnson said. “My high hard... and support us.” Senior team captain Devon ferent colleges and I’ve by those who bleed the green in the crowd. With Mar- school coaches, my family, Predicted score: 24-17 Johnson would agree with the been there and I’ve seen the and white. Fans have roots shall only being about three and my friends will all be Marshall statement that Marshall has games. I see fans leave and in the school as well as the hours from home, it gives his there, so I’ll have close to Brittanie Fowler can be the best fans in Conference don’t finish the game when community. Those roots are family, friends and former like 20 people there.” contacted at fowler85@ USA. the team’s losing big. But what bring the community coaches the opportunity to As the program seeks a marshall.edu. Big Ten finally makes debut in Huntington By TRACE JOHNSON THE PARTHENON The Marshall Univeristy football program will be in an unfamiliar situation this Sunday when the Purdue Boiler- makers come to town. Purdue will be the first Big Ten Conference football team to make a trip to Huntington in Marshall football history, and the game will be the first time in program history Marshall will open the season at home on a Sunday. The Herd is 0-5 all-time against Big Ten competition; however, all of those games were away from the friendly confines of Joan C. Edwards Stadium, a place where the Herd is 142-26 since the stadium opened in 1991. That is good for a .845 winning percentage, which is the third best home winning percentage of any FBS program. Purdue will be the first Big Ten team to visit Huntington in program history. PARTTHENON FILE PHOTO There is no denying the significance of this game and the excitement continues to grow throughout the whole said. “It’s a great tribute to Mike Hamrick and what he’s Marshall community. had the opportunity to do because we’ve got Purdue “It’s a great opportunity for us,” Marshall Head Coach coming in here, a year down the road we’ve got Louis- Doc Holliday said. “It’s the first time in the history of ville coming, we’ve got NC State coming, we’ve got Pitt the school a Big Ten team is coming in here so I know the coming, we’ve got Navy coming, so it’s just a tribute that fans are excited, our community is excited, and I know our they think enough of Marshall University to come here players are.” and play us in our stadium, and I think it’s a great oppor- Marshall Athletics Director Mike Hamrick, who sched- tunity for our program and it says a lot about where our uled the home-and-home series with the Boilermakers program is going.” that began in 2012, shares the same enthusiasm about the Hamrick said the game will open up many opportunities game. for the football program. “To get a team like Purdue with their tradition, their “The game’s on national TV, it’s on a Sunday and no name, the quality opponent that they will be from argu- other college games are on TV that day, so if you’re looking ably one of the best conferences in college football, I think to watch college football, you’re going to watch Marshall it’s a compliment to Marshall, it’s a compliment to Hun- play Purdue. So it puts us at a level where we’re perceived tington, it’s a compliment to everybody who supports our at the same level as a Big Ten team,” Hamrick said. football program, and it’s a compliment to our football “It will help us significantly from a recruiting stand- program that a Big Ten team would come here and play point, not just for athletics, but for the university because us,” Hamrick said. “We’re really looking forward to it.” it exposes Marshall to potential students,” he said. “It’s According to Jason Corriher, the assistant athletic direc- just a great opportunity to bring the entire Marshall fam- tor for Media Relations at Marshall, Purdue’s visit to Joan ily together.” C. Edwards Stadium will be just the seventh visit from a Marshall is encouraging all fans to wear kelly green for “Power 5” conference team since Marshall made its return the “15 Green Acres Kelly Green Out” promotion. The to major college football in 1997, compiling a 1-5 record Herd and the Boilermakers kickoff at 3 p.m. on Sunday in in those games. This will be the first time a “Power Five” front of a national TV audience on Fox Sports 1. opponent will make a visit to Huntington since Virginia My prediction is Marshall will defeat Purdue 38-24. Tech in 2011. Trace Johnson can be contacted at johnson940@mar- “I think it’s a great tribute to our program,” Holliday shall.edu.

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4 FOOTBALL EDITION

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Herd ground game returns talented group By SCOTT BOLGER played in games at a dif- THE PARTHENON ferent level, but he has When the Marshall some game experience University Football but not necessarily in team takes the field this offense or in this en- Sunday against Pur- vironment. I think, early due University, six on, we’re going to have to running backs will be lean on the running game wearing kelly green. a little bit. “ Seniors Remi Wat- Barclay said he is not son and Devon concerned about the loss Johnson, sophomore of Butler. Tony Pittman and “I think this group could freshmen Kelon Da- be just as talented if not vis, Delvin Weems more talented than we and Ellis Cain are the were last year,” Barclay six running backs on said. “Steward certainly the Herd’s roster. was a talented guy, but The three eli- I thought Remy played gible carriers well in the third spot. returning from the There were some games, previous season – if I recall the Akron game, Watson, Johnson and he was over 100 yards. Pittman – combined In the ODU game, he was for 2,351 of the 3,807 over 100 yards. He had a rushing yards and FILE PHOTO few good games. He prob- 24 of the 40 rushing Senior running back Devon Johnson pushes a defender off during a game last season. ably needed to play more. touchdowns accumu- He’s a productive guy and lated last season. stance only to hand the ball to Johnson, the Holliday added that the team was able always has been.” Johnson finished the season as a Doak defense often was left helpless. to provide a balance offensive attack last Barclay added that Pittman can also be an Walker semi-finalist, one of the most coveted However, this is a new season. There is no season. important piece to the Herd’s running game awards for running backs. The Richlands, Cato or Steward Butler, who was dismissed “I thought the one thing that we did a great this season. Virginia, native amassed 1,767 yards, sixth this summer after finishing 2015 with 798 job of a year ago wasn’t planned, but we were “He can play some good minutes for us,” in Division I football despite only having his yards on 107 carries and seven touchdowns. almost perfectly balanced,” Barclay said. “He’s really had a good offsea- number called 206 times. With new quarterback Michael Birdsong at Holiday said he would like to see his team son, a great spring and he’s had a great camp.” Watson ended the season with 546 yards the helm and the one-two punch in Johnson do the same this season. Despite his inexperience, Davis has shown and six touchdowns on just 100 carries. The and Butler gone, Marshall still plans to do Running back coach Chris Barclay said he he may be able to carry some of the workload deep ball was the catalyst to Johnson and Wat- what it did last year: take what the defense expects it will take the team some time to this season, Barclay said. son’s yards per carry averages, as the Herd is giving them with a balanced attack. adjust to Birdsong taking over the quarter- “He’s a freshman with great size and great ran most of its offense through the spread. Head coach Doc Holliday said the team’s back position. instincts,” Barclay said. “So, he may be a guy The spread often forces opponents to a plan on utilizing Johnson this season will “With a young or new quarterback, there’s that flashes this season as well. We feel good smaller defensive lineup because of the many vary on the opposing team’s defensive going to be an acclimation period with just him because we’re just as talented if not more receivers lined up opposite them. When Ra- scheme. getting used to the guys around him, getting talented than last year.” keem Cato, who averaged 32.2 pass attempts “A lot of that depends on what we get, used to the line and getting the game experi- Scott Bolger can be contacted at bol- per game last season, faked a throwing what the defense gives us,” Holiday said. ence,” Barclay said. “Fortunately, Michael has [email protected]. Thundering Herd Football Schedule Date Opponent Time Sunday, Sept. 6 vs Purdue University 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12 @ Ohio University 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19 vs Norfolk State University 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 @ Kent State University TBA

Saturday, Oct. 3 vs Old Dominion University 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 9 vs Southern Miss University 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17 @ Florida Atlantic University 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 vs North Texas University 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31 @ Charlotte University TBA

Saturday, Nov. 7 @ Middle Tennessee State University TBA

Saturday, Nov. 14 vs Florida International University TBA

Saturday, Nov. 27 @ Western Kentucky University 12:00 p.m.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 | | MARSHALLPARTHENON.COM Student Government Association meetings underway By CADI DUPLAGA THE PARTHENON Senate meetings are underway for the 2015-2016 school year with the Student Government Association.

second meeting of Senate session 73. There were two nominees to presentTuesday to thewas Senate the first for Senate Press meetingSecretary of and the Chiefschool of year Staff. and There the was also a nomination for President Pro Tempore. Barkley Castro was picked as Press Secretary and Cody Hatten was chosen as Chief of Staff. The Judiciary committee and the Sen- ate approved both positions. Hatten had to resign as President Pro-Tempore in order to be- Signs represent the differing opinions at Kim Davis's trial Thursday in Ashland. TAYLOR POLING | THE PARTHENON come Chief of Staff. Many of those in attendance competed for the position. Each candidate gave a speech and Alex O’Donnell came out on top. Izzy Rogner was thrilled to take the position and explained that said she could not have been more excited for O’Donnell. “He gave an awesome speech and really showed that he was so Rowan County clerk deserving of the position,” Rogner said. Duncan Waugaman was unable to attend this Senate meeting and won’t be able to attend future meetings due to his capstone held in contempt over bring everyone back together and get started with elections in or- dercourse. to get Waugaman the ball rolling explained as soon that as the possible. first meeting was mainly to “I am very excited for all these new senators to come in,” said Waugaman. “Any success that Izzy and myself and the executives marriage licenses have all comes from the hard work of the senators and the Legis- lative Branch, so I’m really excited to get to work with them and By TAYLOR POLING two signs among many others which supported Judge Bunning’s start the new school year.” THE PARTHENON ruling. No bills went through during this meeting and no new Senate Federal judge David Bunning ordered Kim Davis, Rowan County The protesting remained nonviolent, although tense and seats are available. Next week Senate members are hoping to con- clerk, jailed Thursday for refusing to issue marriage licenses to heated arguments broke out at times among protestors. There tinue business in their next meeting. same-sex couples in Kentucky. were multiple instances where an argument gradually escalated Cadi Duplaga can be contacted at [email protected]. Davis was elected county clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky only into a chant. 66 miles west of Huntington in November 2014. Davis said she Chants could be heard as far as a block away. “Gay or straight, is “under God’s authority” for not issuing marriage licenses to black or white, marriage is a civil right!” was one of the many same-sex couples. chants being echoed among the pit of protestors. Protestor Ka- A ruling on Aug 12 by Judge Bunning instructed Davis to issue tie Rabalais said it was “despicable” for Davis to deny marriage the same-sex marriage licenses. She submitted an appeal that was licenses to same-sex couples. - Protestor Zanthia Hill said she was there to “support religious ing, which brought her to the courthouse in Ashland, Kentucky liberty and Christian rights.” onoverruled Thursday. Monday. It was her defiance against the Monday rul The courthouse anticipated the large crowd and potential for Davis was not the only person present at the courthouse. intense protesting. Homeland Security and U.S. Marshalls were courthouse. Dozens of signs were carried by the crowd. and along the sides of the courthouse. Protesters“Repent or flooded Perish” the and courtroom “Repent, andTurn the to stairsJesus or outside Burn” of were the present.Judge BunningLocal and ruled state Davispolice would officers be lined released the roads as soon in front as she of two of the largest signs visible that supported Davis’s decision to agrees to start issuing same-sex marriage licenses. Until that refuse to distribute the marriage licenses. time, Davis will remain in jail. “My Jesus Says Love” and “Small Town Not Small Mind” were Taylor Poling can be reached at [email protected].

Groups gather outside the courthouse Thursday to express opinions on Davis's situation. PHOTOS BY TAYLOR POLING | THE PARTHENON

Student brings awareness to CL040215 Love CLASSIFIED Your Melon beanie campaign CLASSIFIED By RILEY MAHONEY The non-profit originally used a buy one, give one program. THE PARTHENON However, Love Your Melon has recently launched a new model 2 x 8.0 Marshall University senior Peyton Riddick hopes to increase to replace the buy one give one program. student awareness of the Love Your Melon campaign. In this new program fifty percent of net proceeds on every Love Your Melon is a Minnesota based non-profit charity product sold will be donated to the Pinky Swear Foundation started in 2012 by college sophomores Zachary Quinn and and CureSearch, both organizations dedicated to helping chil- Brian Keller. dren diagnosed with cancer. The two students started the non-profit with the goal of After the chapter reaches 100 beanies sold, the ambassadors helping those in need, specifically, children battling cancer. On for each chapter, dressed as super heroes, then take the beanies December 23, 2013, the organization received 501(c)(3) status and pass them out to the children at local hospitals. with the Internal Revenue Service, which established the char- Since starting up the chapter at Marshall Riddick says stu- ity as a non-profit. dent participation and awareness has increased. Last semester Peyton Riddick, a Marshall University senior “I was really happy with the response at Rec Fest.” said and Crew Captain for Love Your Melon, was shopping for bean- Riddick. ies online when she came across Love Your Melon. The Marshall chapter has not yet reached its goal of 100 “I thought they were cute at first, then I started reading about beanies sold, so it has not been able to make the hospital visit. it and I thought it was very interesting and I wanted to start a “The most rewarding thing is going to be going to the hospital chapter on Marshall’s campus. ” Riddick said. and handing out the beanies to the kids," Riddick said. Riddick then contacted Love Your Melon, learned the require- Riley Mahoney can be contacted at mahoney10@mar- ments and started a chapter. shall.edu.

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